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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 ZGSMOT history

LM03 ZGS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LM03 ZGS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,893 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZGS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZGS was last recorded at 127,893 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,840 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
3,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,893 miles
  • 2024 – 127,840 miles
  • 2023 – 126,137 miles
  • 2021 – 122,806 miles
  • 2020 – 113,071 miles
  • 2019 – 112,080 miles
  • 2018 – 107,066 miles
  • 2016 – 100,906 miles
  • 2014 – 92,256 miles
  • 2013 – 83,071 miles
  • 2012 – 78,321 miles
  • 2011 – 74,560 miles
  • 2010 – 69,792 miles
  • 2009 – 66,288 miles
  • 2008 – 62,262 miles
  • 2007 – 57,635 miles
  • 2006 – 51,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,893 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,893 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,893 miles
    Test number
    491116691158
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass127,840 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,840 miles
    Test number
    762377434359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,137 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,137 miles
    Test number
    895867885367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,806 miles (+9,735)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,806 miles
    Test number
    524792683938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,071 miles (+991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,071 miles
    Test number
    116015051473
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,080 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    513625180436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,066 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,066 miles
    Test number
    821559012784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Fail106,993 miles (+6,087)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,993 miles
    Test number
    331045629407
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass100,906 miles (+3,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,906 miles
    Test number
    653815945891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass97,126 miles (+4,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,126 miles
    Test number
    868135833775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low

  11. Pass92,256 miles (+9,185)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,256 miles
    Test number
    979540244369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,071 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,071 miles
    Test number
    897051783138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,321 miles (+3,761)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,321 miles
    Test number
    935872102283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDiff leaking
    • NoteFront jacking blocks missing

  14. Pass74,560 miles (+4,768)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,560 miles
    Test number
    567243901249
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass69,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,792 miles
    Test number
    653954250166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,792 miles (+3,504)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,792 miles
    Test number
    310364450165
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass66,288 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,288 miles
    Test number
    223200999174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,262 miles
    Test number
    652734398159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,262 miles (+4,627)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,262 miles
    Test number
    280543298434
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass57,635 miles (+5,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,635 miles
    Test number
    391300387112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass51,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,900 miles
    Test number
    730101186168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,900 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,900 miles
    Test number
    331851386130
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM03 ZGS

Does LM03 ZGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 ZGS is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZGS?
The MOT on LM03 ZGS is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 ZGS done?
LM03 ZGS was recorded at 127,893 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,885 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZGS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZGS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 ZGS find?
LM03 ZGS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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